Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics with a - Durham, United Kingdom - Durham University

Durham University
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Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics with a specialism in Policy/Public Administration (SGIA23-1)

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School Government & Int'national Affairs

Grade 7/8:

  • Grade 7 £35,333
  • £42,155 per annum Grade 8 £43,414
  • £51,805 per annum
Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time


Contracted Hours per Week: 35


Closing Date: 24-Feb-2023, 5:59:00 PM


Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement:
Not Applicable.


Job title:
Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics with a specialism in Policy/Public Administration (SGIA23-1)


Vacancy reference:


Department:
School of Government and International Affairs


Responsible to:
Head of Department


Salary Range:
Grade 7 £35,333 - £42,155 per annum

Grade 8 £43,414
  • £51,805 per annum

Working arrangements:
The role is full-time, but we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements including potential job shares


Open date: 27th January 2023

Closing date: 24th February 2023

Working at Durham University


As one of the UK's leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career while enjoying a high-quality work/life balance.

We are home to some of the most talented scholars and researchers from around the world who are tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives.


Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Durham? information page.


A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following Total Rewards - Grade 7 and Grade 8.


The Department


The School of Government and International Affairs at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics, with a specialism in public policy or public administration, broadly defined.

We are open-minded in relation to substantive and geographical focus, emphasising the excellence of research above all, and the use of rigorous empirical approaches to address important political questions.


This post offer an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution.

Among other EDI initiatives, the department is currently in the process of diversifying its curriculum and this is a project we would be keen for the post-holder to contribute to.


Assistant Professors at Durham


Assistant Professors on the Education and Research track are encouraged to focus on research and teaching but also to engage in wider citizenship to enhance their own development, support their department and wider discipline, and contribute to the wider student experience.


Academic colleagues are supported to publish high-quality research in their area of interest with a focus on quality in high-impact outputs including monographs, essays in edited volumes, and book chapters, rather than quantity.

We will fully support your research needs including practical help such as resources to attend conferences and to fund research activities, as well as a generous research leave policy and a designated mentor.


Durham University is also committed to ensuring excellent teaching quality, stimulating learning environments, and innovative curricula for all of our students.

You will be supported to develop your teaching expertise and to develop innovative teaching.


Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics with a specialism in Public Policy/Public Administration

Key responsibilities:


  • Pursue research in comparative politics (with a focus on public policy/administration) that is worldleading in terms of originality, significance and rigour, commensurate with the Department's continuing emphasis on international excellence;
  • To be developing clear plans for the pursuit of suitable national and international funding opportunities to support research and enduser engagement;
  • Play a role in relevant teaching and research supervision, and contribute to ongoing curriculum development;
  • Contribute to enhancing the quality of the research environment in the Department, the wider University and beyond through collaborative research activity;
  • Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the administrative work, citizenship and values of the Department;
  • Offer lectures, seminars and tutorials at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, with the opportunity to teach more widely within the Department, as well as engaging in related activity such as assessment;
  • To fully engage in and enhance the values of the Department;
  • To contribute to attracting and supervising research students, and to enhance the Department's commitment to its vibrant and international postgraduat
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